The fireplace has certainly changed since its original design so long ago. Improvements have been made since the primitive use of fire containing devices, one of the most recent of which being the factory built or prefabricated fireplace unit. A prefabricated unit, or prefab, is made of metal instead of brick or other masonry materials. A prefab uses insulation, pipes which are … [Read more...]

Fireplace dampers sit almost directly above the heat of the fire. Over time, the extreme heat and rapid change in temperature can warp and damage the fireplace damper such that they need replaced. A damper must be in one piece that is snug to the flue in order for it to work properly, and if the damper cracks while being rapidly heated and cooled, it will no … [Read more...]

“Oh my gosh, Honey the ceiling by the fireplace is leaking like crazy, get a bucket, NO.... get lots of buckets”
I get lots of water problems phone calls like this all during our rainy season March - July
I found some interesting rain fall statistics for Cincinnati
Did you know that our heaviest rainfall herein Cincinnati occurs during the month of May, with over 5 … [Read more...]

When a chimney fire occurs, wind damage, or lightning strikes your chimney, damage is incurred. Most folks' insurance policies cover such occurrences, and a chimney professional must try to help homeowners to make the insurance process go as smoothly as possible. My number one recommendation when it comes to insurance claims, no matter what kind of insurance, is to document … [Read more...]

I'm just so darn excited, after receiving over 2,000,000 (that's Million) down loaded views on our Youtube channel .. *Ask The Chimney Sweep. we are now launch ing a podcast show called *Home Contractors HQ.com.
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Unlike some appliances which need maintenance only when a problem arises, dryer vents need ongoing maintenance to keep them safe. When it comes to a sweeping company, most people really only consider having their fireplaces cleaned, and maybe their furnace, but what about your dryer vent? This must be cleaned regularly in order to best prevent a fire from starting. Here are … [Read more...]

Chimney Fire at Christmas .........Yes it is the perfect time for a "Chimney Fire"
I certainly would hope that no one would ever experience one of these hostile chimney fires in their home. Many a chimney fire ruined a Christmas or New Years Holiday gathering. Chimney fires are known to be either very quiet and almost an undetectable rumbling, or as many customers has told … [Read more...]

Creosote odor problem. … Oh my goodness do they ever stink up a home!
I couldn’t tell you how many times over the years that I have been called by a rather frustrated customers, telling me they have a horrible odor that is filling their home and the smell seams to be coming from the fireplace.Being in the fireplace business over 30 years I have found that most odor problems … [Read more...]

Jerry Isenhour chats with Clay about the importance of being a leader in your own business. Stay tuned til the end for Clay’s request involving goals for 2017. It’s a three-way street: win, win, win. http://homecontractorshq.libsyn.com/46-be-a-leader-jerry-isenhour

“Oh my gosh, Honey the ceiling by the fireplace is leaking like crazy, get a bucket, NO…. get lots of buckets” I get lots of water problems phone calls like this all during our rainy season all thru From March thou July.I found some interesting rain fall statistics for here in Cincinnati. Did you know that […]

Fireplace dampers sit almost directly above the heat of the fire. Over time, the extreme heat and rapid change in temperature can warp and damage the fireplace damper such that they need replaced. A damper must be in one piece that is snug to the flue in order for it to work properly, and […]